One-way rental prices can vary by date, vehicle category and the exact pickup and return locations. Compare more than one option before booking.
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One-way car rental from Frankfurt to Stuttgart
Frankfurt to Stuttgart by car
Check the driving distance, estimated time, fuel cost and road-charge information for the Frankfurt to Stuttgart route.
- 128 mi Driving distance
- 2h 10m Estimated drive time
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$29–$45
Estimated fuel cost
Estimated from the route distance, country fuel prices and a documented passenger-car fuel-consumption range.
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No tolls indicated
Road charges
This does not confirm the route is free of charges. Local access rules, low-emission zones and other local fees may still apply.
Car rental prices from Frankfurt to Stuttgart
See example prices for a three-day one-way rental.
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Small
Toyota Aygo or similar
From $62 per day
$185 for 3 days
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Medium
Citroen C3 or similar
From $48 per day
$145 for 3 days
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Large
Volkswagen Passat or similar
From $69 per day
$208 for 3 days
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SUV
SEAT Arona or similar
From $69 per day
$206 for 3 days
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Luxury
Audi A6 or similar
From $72 per day
$216 for 3 days
Example prices observed in a real search. Prices may vary by dates and availability.
How to save on a one-way car rental from Frankfurt to Stuttgart
- Check nearby dates. Rental prices can change by pickup date and availability. If your schedule is flexible, compare a day or two either side of your planned dates. Another day is not guaranteed to be cheaper.
- Compare more than one car category. In our three-day sample, Medium had the lowest observed total at $145 — well ahead of Small at $185. SUV sat close to Large ($206 vs $208), so open neighbouring sizes before assuming cabin size sets the price order.
- Compare the full one-way total. The booking total is more useful than the daily rate alone. One-way pricing for Frankfurt to Stuttgart can depend on the vehicle, booking conditions and the exact Frankfurt pickup and Stuttgart return combination.
- Compare practical Frankfurt pickup and Stuttgart return locations. In our sample, Frankfurt pickups included Frankfurt Airport, city branches and Hauptbahnhof-area desks, while Stuttgart returns used city locations. City pickups sat below airport desks. Compare the combinations that fit your trip rather than assuming one type is always cheaper.
- Compare manual and automatic prices on this route. In our three-day sample, the cheapest Medium totals were automatic and sat well below the cheapest Medium manuals. Gearbox choice can move the one-way price even when two cars look similar otherwise. Confirm the transmission on the offer you book.
Tips for a one-way car rental from Frankfurt to Stuttgart
For this 128 mi Frankfurt to Stuttgart rental (about 2h 10m), check your exact Frankfurt pickup and Stuttgart return setup before you leave.
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Check Frankfurt Umweltzone for city pickups
City desks around Hanauer Landstraße and the Hauptbahnhof sit inside Frankfurt’s Umweltzone, the area inside the A5, A3 and A661 ring. Those motorways themselves stay outside the zone. A green environmental sticker is required on regulated streets. Confirm the hire car can leave the desk legally. Airport pickups start outside the zone.
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Collect at FRA Terminal 1 or 3
Airport desks on this route include Airport City Mall in Hall A and Terminal 1–3 rental-centre addresses. Terminal 2’s Car Rental Center is closed, so do not follow old Terminal 2 signs. Terminal 1 pickup is in Hall A; Terminal 3 is on the arrivals level. Check which terminal your voucher names.
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Join A5 via A648 toward Stuttgart
From a central Frankfurt start near Robert-Mayer-Straße, the usual route uses Theodor-Heuss-Allee (B8/B44), then A648, and joins A5 toward the south. It does not use A3 on this city start. An airport pickup can reach A5 on a different approach beside the terminals — follow the path for your exact desk.
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Stay on A5, then A6 and A81
Stay on A5, then take A6 and A81 toward Stuttgart. Leave A81 at exit 17 onto B10 for Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. This drive does not use A8. For a standard passenger rental car, Germany’s federal goods-vehicle motorway toll does not apply on this drive.
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Check Stuttgart rules for your return
The usual return via Zuffenhausen and Heilbronner Straße finishes around Rotebühlplatz, inside the Umweltzone and the smaller diesel-restriction area covering the Stuttgart basin and Zuffenhausen. A green sticker is required. Citywide, diesel Euro 4/IV or worse is restricted; in that smaller zone, diesel Euro 5/V or worse faces extra limits. Confirm the supplied rental car can reach the exact return address legally.
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Confirm the exact Stuttgart return approach
Returns use Stuttgart city codes. After A81, the usual approach takes exit 17 onto B10 toward Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen and the centre, then Heilbronner Straße (B10/B27) toward Tübingen, finishing at Rotebühlplatz. Enter the exact return address on your booking and follow the rental company’s approved final approach.
Frankfurt to Stuttgart car rental FAQs
Answers to common questions about one-way rentals and driving from Frankfurt to Stuttgart.
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Medium cars start at $48 per day for Frankfurt to Stuttgart, under Small at $62 per day. Prices vary depending on your dates and vehicle availability. Check live prices on AirTrackBot for your trip.
Medium was cheapest at $48 per day, while Small started higher at $62 per day on Frankfurt to Stuttgart.
Treatment varies by offer. A drop charge may already sit in the total or appear separately. Search Frankfurt and Stuttgart as different locations, then check the full price breakdown and the rental provider’s terms before you book.
Frankfurt and Stuttgart are about 128 mi (206 km) apart by road, or around 2 hours 10 minutes mainly on the A5, A6 and A81. On a hop of this length, daily rate and pickup location usually matter more than drive time alone.
No toll roads are indicated on the calculated Frankfurt to Stuttgart drive via the A5, A6 and A81. Other routings can differ, and local charges may still apply, so check your navigation and rental conditions before departure.
Plan on roughly $29–$45 for fuel on this Frankfurt to Stuttgart run. The final amount still depends on the car and where you refill.
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